‘Formula Retail’ Limits Return for Council’s Approval
Briefly put, a formula retail store sells a branded line of products with standardized services, menus, decor, uniforms, architecture, signs or other similar features, as if the store is following a formula. If that’s not clear enough, visit the new Faherty’s menswear shop at 326 Healdsburg Ave., half a block off the Plaza.
Sculptor spotlight — Flavia Krasilchik
Flavia Krasilchik of Alameda has a clay sculpture called “Gostosas,” (which in Portuguese means “Juicy”) installed in Geyserville. The inspiration for the sculpture comes from the various birds flying every day in the bird sanctuary in front of Krasilchik’s house. “Gostosas” are three funny, well spirited, good humored, sensual birds in their quest for fun. The sculpture is 62 inches high x 34.5 inches wide and 20 inches deep and is located at 21375 Geyserville Avenue. This whimsical sculpture is sponsored by Joe and Sue Pelanconi.
Sebastopol Area Senior Center reopening survey due soon
The Sebastopol Area Senior Center is developing reopening plans and seeks input in a survey due April 5 now that more seniors, staff and volunteers gain protection in Sonoma County’s mass COVID-19 vaccination effort, Executive Director Katie Davis said.
Homecoming for 103-year-old schoolboy
Stewart Wade, 103 years young, used a walker to get from the car to the stairs, but he climbed the six wooden stairs to the restored Daniels School with only a little assistance.
